Equine Parasitology

As horses age, they develop resistance to reinfection with certain parasites, such as Strongyloides westeri and Parascaris equorum. Resistance to most strongyles is incomplete. Although anthelmintics are the primary method of parasite control, other factors such as pasture management and stable environment are also important.

At Equine Veterinary we are able to tailor a parasite control program involving treatment of multiple parasites utilizing multiple drug classes.  As it is, no single parasite control program is ideal for all horses. Age of the horse, population density, method of confinement (eg, stall or pasture), and pasture size and quality can affect the choice of parasite control programs.

Together with deworming services,  we are able to nurse your equine friend back to a healthy state.

Further advanced tests such as bacteriological culture and entomology will be performed when needed.